Articles

An Assault on the Spearin Doctrine – How AIA A201-2007 Shifts the Risks for Design Defects to the Contractor

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An Interview with a Lead Drafter of the Green Building Addendum

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An Overview of the Difference Between Indemnity Obligations and Obligations to Provide Additional Insured Coverage

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Anticipating Material Supply Chain Issues in Construction Projects

Recent news related to construction material escalation has been sobering. Today, general contractors face increased risks related to cost escalation of numerous construction materials, and it is expected that increased…

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Approaches in the Absence of a Differing Site Conditions Clause

By: Parker A. Lewton, Associate, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP A contractor who has encountered unforeseen conditions will typically rely on the contract’s differing site conditions clause as a means…

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Are ConsensusDocs Finally Viable?

For the full article please click here Are ConsensusDOCS finally viable? Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP In 2007, a coalition of organizations, initiated by the Associated General Contractors but joined…

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Are Contracting Parties Treated the Same When It Comes to Notice Obligations?

By: Scott Walters, Partner, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP Overview Experienced project delivery team members know too well the importance of timely and proper notice during a construction project. Ideally, contractual…

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ASBCA Reminds Federal Contractors that Lack of Bonding Can Lead to Terminations for Default.

By: Alexander Gorelik Associate, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP A pair of recent decisions from the United States Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), addressing the appeals of Odyssey…

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Becoming the Prudent Subcontractor: Navigating the Minefield of Interim Waivers

By: Matt Corder Summer Associate, Jones Walker LLP. Monthly progress payments are the lifeblood of construction. Subcontractors need prompt payment on a monthly basis to maintain cash flow and stay…

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